AR-230 - 105' tug "MR. J.C." Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

32Max dive depth

32.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

8.0–13.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The MR. J.C. is a 32-meter tugboat wreck located off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It sank in 1989 and has since become a popular dive site, attracting marine life and divers alike.

Diving the MR. J.C. offers an opportunity to explore the wreck and its surrounding marine environment. The wreck is home to various fish species and offers interesting structures to navigate around.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 8.0–13.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wreck shots, macro for marine life.

Location

Underwater Moments at AR-230 - 105' tug "MR. J.C."

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